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Beasts of the Ancient World

A Kids’ Guide to Mythical Creatures, from the Sphinx to the Minotaur, Dragons to Baku

A Kids’ Guide to Mythical Creatures, from the Sphinx to the Minotaur, Dragons to Baku

By Marchella Ward
Illustrated by Asia Orlando

By Marchella Ward
Illustrated by Asia Orlando

By Marchella Ward
Illustrated by Asia Orlando

By Marchella Ward
Illustrated by Asia Orlando

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Hardcover $21.99

Oct 03, 2023 | ISBN 9780744069549 | 7-11 years

Ebook $9.99

Oct 03, 2023 | ISBN 9780744092684 | 7-11 years

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    About Beasts of the Ancient World

    Uncover tales of ancient beasts, in this beautiful anthology of mythologies

    This book introduces children to the thrilling mythological beasts from ancient civilizations. Discover 23 stories accompanied by beautiful, colorful illustrations. Through the incredible storytelling you can learn about fantastic creatures such as the Japanese Baku, which had the power to devour nightmares, the wise Sphinx, and the fearsome Minotaur who went head-to-head with Theseus in Greek mythology. Featured pages highlight amazing real-life photos of objects, showing how each beast was represented in art.

    A perfect, global introduction to the most fascinating stories about legendary creatures from ancient history.

    About Beasts of the Ancient World

    Uncover tales of ancient beasts in this beautiful anthology of mythologies.

    This book introduces children to the thrilling mythological beasts from ancient civilizations. Discover 26 stories accompanied by beautiful, colorful illustrations. Through the incredible storytelling you can learn about fantastic creatures such as the Japanese baku, which had the power to devour nightmares, the wise Egyptian Sphynx, and the fearsome Minotaur who went head-to-head with Theseus in Greek mythology. Featured pages highlight amazing real-life photos of objects from the museum’s collection, showing how each beast was represented in art.

    A perfect, global introduction to the most fascinating stories about legendary creatures from ancient history.

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    About Marchella Ward

    Marchella Ward is an archivist and researcher at the University of Oxford in England, and a lecturer in Theatre and Performance at Goldsmiths College in London, where she specializes in Greek and Roman tragedies.

    About Marchella Ward

    Marchella Ward is an archivist and researcher at the University of Oxford in England, and a lecturer in Theatre and Performance at Goldsmiths College in London, where she specializes in Greek and Roman tragedies.

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Nonfiction

    Hardcover | $21.99
    Published by DK Children
    Oct 03, 2023 | 144 Pages | 9 x 11 | 7-11 years | ISBN 9780744069549

    Category: Children’s Nonfiction

    Ebook | $9.99
    Published by DK Children
    Oct 03, 2023 | 144 Pages | 7-11 years | ISBN 9780744092684

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